In his sermon “Choosing to Follow What is Good,” Bruce reminds us of the grand gift of relationship we have as communal beings who believe that this faithful journey we have accepted in Christ is good or better than what we have experienced before. He reminds us that God’s goodness is not limited, but more often than not, we respond to hate with mo…

Rev. Emily McGinley (she/her), City Church's Senior Pastor, opens our heads, hearts, and hands to the bountiful outpour of resilience shrouding our Easter story.

Luke 19:28-40

John 3:1-21

John 4:1-42

Luke 5:1-11

John 1:35-51

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Exodus 3:7-17

Epiphany 5 Leaving Egypt: Freedom

Genesis 46:16-28

Genesis 28:10-22

Leaving Ur: PromiseRev. Riana Shaw Robinson

Title: Finding Our Way Together Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Mark 1-4-11

Luke 2:8-20 John 1:1-18 Lesson of Light; John 1:3-5

Luke 1:57-79

In a world filled with bad news and painful reminders that all is not what it could be, it is easy to feel that God is far away. And yet, the season of Advent reminds us that it is in exactly such times and circumstances that God draws closest to us. As we journey through hope, peace, love and joy to Christmas day, we recall the ways in which Emman…

Advent 2 + Lessons and Carols

REV. DR. PETER CHOI Isaiah 40:1-11, 27-31 Rev. Peter Choi reflects on Isaiah 40, describing hope as a surprising and abrupt concept. Despite life's challenges and ongoing crises, the Advent message is centered around finding hope in the past coming of Jesus and the anticipation of his future return. Rev. Choi invites listeners to consider hope in t…

We explored the concept of Christ the King Sunday, a day when Christians envision a world in alignment with God's desires. Drawing from the prophet Isaiah's vision, the Pastor Emily reflects on a world turned upside down, where traditional power dynamics are transformed, and enemies become neighbors and friends. The message encourages listeners to …

In this sermon, Pastor Joshua reflects on the story of Babel from the Bible, emphasizing the theme of listening as central to the passage. He draws parallels with the art of acting, quoting the late Alan Rickman who believed that great acting is rooted in intense and accurate listening.Pastor Joshua suggests that the story of Babel is not just abou…

In this sermon, Pastor Emily McGinley reflects on a biblical passage involving a landowner hiring workers at different times and paying them the same wage, causing discomfort and raising questions about fairness. Drawing parallels to the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, McGinley explores the broader questions it raises about the …

Senior Pastor Emily McKinley emphasizes the importance of legacy and faith. Christians need to engage with the developments in Artificial Intelligence to better impact society. She encourages the congregation to draw strength from the faith of their ancestors, build on that legacy, and bear witness to God's grace in their lives. She emphasizes the …

By Rev. Emily McGinley The advent of AI has ignited a wide range of emotions and questions. As Christians, how should we respond to this transformative moment? How can our faith guide us in navigating the developments in artificial intelligence and technology?We invite you to explore the intersection of faith and AI, address existential concerns, a…

Rev. Joshua Jalandoon In the story of Zaccheus, we see a man who has spent much of his professional life extorting money from his struggling neighbors. He was so used to operating within Caesar’s economy (see last week’s message) that he couldn’t imagine a different way to live in the world…until he encountered Jesus. When Jesus invites himself ove…

The passage from Psalm 24:1 reminds us that everything belongs to God, but the question of why God allows suffering and injustice is complex. Pastor Emily discusses some key points that include the role of human free will, the idea that suffering can lead to growth, the mystery of God's plan, the responsibility of people to work for justice, and th…

Rev. Ben McBride joined us to wrap up our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from John 5 on "Radical Belonging." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Hebrews 13 on "Hospitality." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Ephesians 4 on "Truthfulness." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our new series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from Ruth 1 on "Fidelity." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

Rev. Emily McGinley begins our new series “The Art of Belonging" with a sermon from 1 Corinthians on "Gratitude." Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

"Showing up in a community is about keeping a commitment when it is no longer convenient and loving each other enough to keep trying, even when we don't want to." - Rev. Emily McGinley on Acts 11 Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our series, "A Transforming Faith", by looking at the story of Cornelius in Acts 10. The purpose of waking up is not personal or private perfection, but surrender, love, and union with God. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Tw…

Rev. Dr. Paula Stone Williams continues our August series, "A Transforming Faith" sharing from Luke 2:41-52

Rev. Jay Wilson continues our new series, "A Transforming Faith" and reminds us that Jesus came to set us free from the critical ways we can so easily show up with in the world from Mark 2:23-28. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.…

Rev. Joshua Jalandoon begins our new series, "A Transforming Faith" and reminds us that our vibrant faith life must be marked by how well we love with a sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:11-13. "A Transformative Faith" Series Overview | August 6 - September 3 Change is constant – it’s a law of physics, a worldview in buddhism, and, in spite of our best …

"Maybe what the Psalmist is saying to us today is this: the things that got us here today are not likely the same things that will get us through tomorrow. And, the faith that carried us this far may not be the vehicle that can take us into the future God envisions." Join Pastor Emily as we explore Psalm 98 and in this sermon podcast. Follow City C…

Rev. Dr. Peter Choi invites us into Psalm 73 and explores how Psalms of “disorientation” give us permission to shake our fists with the best of God’s people and be reminded that sometimes the most faithful response is the most honest response. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://faceb…

Who is God and who am I, and who is God in relation to me? These are the questions explored, exalted, and amplified in Psalms of orientation. Psalm 8 opens in this way: “Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! What are human beings that you would think about them?” Join Pastor Emily as we explore these questions and more in …

Rev. Emily McGinley begins our Summer Psalms Series by looking at Psalm 1. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

We are grateful this week to hear from Kenny and Amanda as together we'll reflect on the ways in which our Queer Belovedness calls us to a fierce solidarity. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://ww…

We continue our Pride Month sermon series, "Queerly Beloved", by talking about the importance of Queer Visibility and the invitation of the Holy Spirit towards a life of liberation, freedom and love. This Sunday we have Emily Hansen Curran, the founder of The Sunday Night Service in Berkeley, California. Learn more at https://thesundaynightservice.…

We kick off Pride Month and our series, "Queerly Beloved", by hearing stories on building Queer Community and how we might begin to lean on one another, as together we pursue a life of love, liberation and freedom. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter…

Rev. Dr. Peter Choi wraps up our #AAPIHeritageMonth series, "Table Manners" by preaching a sermon from Acts 6:1-7 on Jesus’ vision of table fellowship as one of radical inclusion and belonging. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.co…

Rev. Joshua Jalandoon continues our new series, "Table Manners" by preaching a sermon from Luke 7:36-50. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠…

Rev. Emily McGinley begins our new series, "Table Manners" by preaching a sermon from Luke 10:38-42. "Table Manners" Series Overview: Whether hosted by elite religious and political leaders, outcasts, or poor folks, it was often at tables, over broken bread, where people were transformed in relationship to one another and with God. Jesus was often …

Rev. Paul Trudeau wraps up our new Eastertide Series, "Life After Life After Death: An Eastertide Sermon Series Based on the Four Gospel Endings." This week we are in the Gospel of John. You can support the work of City Hope San Francisco and the May Month of Giving. Learn more at: https://www.cityhopesf.org/ Follow City Church San Francisco: Insta…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our new Eastertide Series, "Life After Life After Death: An Eastertide Sermon Series Based on the Four Gospel Endings." This week we are in the Gospel of Matthew as we learn one way we might begin to decolonize the Great Commission. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Faceb…

Rev. Emily McGinley continues our new Eastertide Series, "Life After Life After Death: An Eastertide Sermon Series Based on the Four Gospel Endings." This week we are in the Gospel of Luke 24:36-53. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitt…